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CT53 LTE

2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

145,648 mi
Last recorded145,648 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 50075,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT53 LTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 145,648 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 145,619 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 142,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes above diff to nearside (marked in yellow for future reference) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 133,050 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 130,645 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 128,161 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 126,498 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 123,135 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 118,906 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 118,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 30 Oct 2014 118,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all shock absorbers fitted with gaitors

both rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 7 Feb 2014 115,120 miles

Both Front And Rear Number Plates Secured By Tape, Not Likely To Fall Off

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2014 115,069 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both Front And Rear Number Plates Secured By Tape, Not Likely To Fall Off

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2012 109,360 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 91,231 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 79,869 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 79,837 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 73,642 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 66,354 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 52,887 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 40,186 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl 500?

Based on 69,232 MOT tests across 4,285 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
4,114
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
4,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,209
Brake pipe excessively corroded 902
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 877
position lamp(s) not working 711
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 698
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CT53 LTE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 75,647 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Cl 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,209 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CT53 LTE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CT53 LTE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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